Update your essential knowledge on viral hepatitis and liver conditions Did you know? An estimated 335,000 people in Australia are living with hepatitis B or hepatitis C. More than 70% of people living with chronic hepatitis B are not receiving care. 1 in 5 people living with chronic hepatitis C have not been diagnosed and
Participants will learn how to work with different types of challenging behaviours and communications styles a client may demonstrate. This course will also address aggression, de-escalation techniques and safety within the workplace.
Are you a Victorian AOD worker? If so, you are eligible for this complimentary training. As part of the implementation of the new Forensic Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment Service Delivery Model and Victoria’s Alcohol and Other Drugs Workforce Strategy 2018‑2022, three new state-funded forensic specific training courses for alcohol and other drug (AOD) clinicians
Learn how to assist adults who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing a worsening of an existing mental health problem or in a mental health crisis, until appropriate professional help is received, or the crisis resolves. Demonstrate your mental health first aid skills by becoming an Accredited Mental Health First Aider. You will need to
This ECHO will look at the multidisciplinary role WADS plays in caring for pregnant women with AOD use and their babies.Each discipline within the WADS team will outline their focus within the team.
Since 2015, BreakThrough: Families understanding addiction has helped family members across Victoria better understand drug use, improve communication and wellbeing, and access appropriate support networks. BreakThrough offers practical strategies and support, and provides an opportunity for family members to connect and learn from each other. Sessions are online via Zoom and go for 1 hour.
Are you a Victorian AOD worker? If so, you are eligible for this complimentary training. As part of the implementation of the new Forensic Alcohol and Other Drugs Treatment Service Delivery Model and Victoria’s Alcohol and Other Drugs Workforce Strategy 2018‑2022, three new state-funded forensic specific training courses for alcohol and other drug (AOD) clinicians
This live-stream online course, presented by The Bouverie Centre, explores shame as a byproduct of trauma. It draws on Attachment and Trauma theories, Narrative Therapy and Family Therapy to explore how shame is manifest through the experience of trauma.
VAADA is delighted to be hosting a series of forums facilitated by former ABC radio presenter Jon Faine. Each of the three forums will feature Victorian State MPs (or their representatives) detailing their vision and priorities for AOD followed by a facilitated Q&A session and informal afternoon tea with the sector. The second session will
Dr Tram Nguyen, a consultant psychiatrist with expereince in addiction medicine will present this practical session.The effect of methamphetamine on the mental health of a pregnant women will be explored. Strategies in assessing and working with women and the family during the perinatal period will be discussed.
Develop advanced skills in motivational interviewing to supercharge your alcohol and other drug practice Join one of Australia’s most experienced alcohol and other drug trainers in this two-day motivational interviewing masterclass for practitioners who want to advance their motivational interviewing skills. You will take your motivational interviewing skills to the next level by using self-reflection
Information Session for referrers Curran Place is holding an online information session for people who refer consumers to our facility. We plan to talk through common scenarios that result in consumers leaving the program early, either through self-initiated exit or exit by staff. The aim of the session is to increase the chances that consumers
This training is for anybody working with clients who may be using Family Violence. Whilst this training presents learnings and interventions that have been refined through years of working with men who use FV, the learnings put forth are applicable to all genders that use FV. This training is pitched at those with a beginner
This 2-day course, presented by The Bouverie Centre, integrates theoretical and practical ideas from both individually oriented and systemic approaches when working with families and individuals where there has been trauma.
6th Annual World’s Largest Overdose Prevention Training The World’s Largest Overdose Prevention Training held each year is an opportunity to honour lives lost to overdose by learning what an overdose looks like and what actions to take when one occurs. Register here: https://www.trybooking.com/CBMBE Join us on August 30th for a deep dive into overdose: what